Harlem Stage Presents SOUL MUSIC WITH ERIC ROBERSON 11/13

UPTOWN NIGHTS presents SOUL MUSIC WITH ERIC ROBERSON with Jesse Boykins III and DJ Reborn Sat, Nov 13 • 7:30 pm
7:30 pm mixer (cash bar - food and drinks available)

8:30 performance

10:30 DJ set

*Please Note: This performance is STANDING ROOM ONLY.

About this Performance

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson comes to Harlem with an incredible evening of soul. Singing works from classic albums as well as from his latest release Music Fan First, Roberson proves why many consider him to be "the Face of Independent Soul!"

Jesse Boykins III opens up the night and DJ Reborn wows the audience on the turntables.

About the Artists

Eric Roberson

As the anticipatory buzz builds to just this side of impatience, the headliner takes the stage. From the moment he does, he has the audience eating out of his hand. Women shout his name and toss out song requests. Males and females sing along word for word as the tight six-piece backing combo feeds off the audience's vibe. Judging by this scenario, you might think a superstar was getting busy onstage. But the performer is singer/songwriter Eric Roberson. For fans of the independent soul scene, Roberson -- who has four releases out through his Blue Erro Soul label -- is every bit a high-profile crowd pleaser as a Prince, Usher or Mary J. Blige.

Through his publishing deal with EMI Music, Roberson has had his songs covered by Dwele, Musiq, Vivian Green and Will Downing. Like many of his indie peers, he also operates his own recording studio.

Reached through a mailing list that numbers in the thousands, Roberson's ERF (Eric Roberson Family) Web devotees are known to travel substantial distances to see him in concert. At his Little Temple Bar show, a female fan came in from Chicago. Another drove from South Carolina to attend a D.C. show.
"I pretty much stay on the road doing between eight and 11 shows a month," says Roberson. "You do the best show you can, and then you stay out there, sign CDs, hug everyone you can and thank them."
--Billboard Magazine '06

http://www.myspace.com/ericroberson

Jesse Boykins III

Jesse Boykins III has a timeless sound. He shares a point of view that crosses all genres and generations. Every note and each word in all his recorded works to his live performance is skillfully crafted evoking emotions that move the listener to examine and acknowledge those feelings within themselves.

While at The New School, school Jesse perfected his skills as a writer, performer, arranger and producer and as a vocalist. He also studied with classical trainer KaMal Scott and Universal recording artist Bilal. Fueled by passion he began experimenting with various genres of music. He created bonds with other talented and dedicated musicians and formed his supporting band, The Beauty Created.
After graduation Jesse turned full focus on creating the Jesse Boykins III brand. He continued recording and began distributing music and videos, creating limited edition merchandise and touring all while maintaining a consistent brand look and feel. With a handpicked, dedicated team within less than a year he was able to self-release two albums and build a loyal fan base. With his first official video release Tabloids he achieved worldwide recognition and charted at 2 on the Billboard Video Monitor. At only 23 years old, in addition to his released music his extensive catalog spans all genres from R&B to rock. As an artist Jesse Boykins III works daily creating music for the sake of music that captures the ear and souls of his listeners.

http://jbiiimusic.com/

DJ Reborn

DJ Reborn has been pleasing crowds across the country and abroad for over a decade with her mellifluous blend of soul, hip-hop, reggae, house, latin, afro-beat, electro, classics, rock, and more. This Chicago native now resides in New York and not only spins at clubs and parties but also at museums (including The Studio Museum of Harlem and The Whitney Museum), as well as live shows with artists such as The Roots, Common, Talib Kweli, India Arie and John Legend. Reborn was the 2004/05 international tour DJ with Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam. In 2009, Reborn was feature DJ on HBO's Brave New Voices hosted by Idris Elba. Her ability, experiences and unique prespective have primed this pioneering DJ to participate in important panels, conferences and lead lectures and demonstrations.